Louis Simpson's translation of Francois Villon's The Legacy & The Testament is the definitive translation of the life work of one of France's greatest poets. Raised by a foster father who intended him for the Church, Villon associated with thieves and vagabonds. Later imprisoned, chained and tortured, he survived to write one of the most enduring epics ever.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Bilingual edition"; first printing". VERY GOOD CONDITION.pencil name ep "Ellie merricks.Christ's College." else very nice, clean, solid, bright copy ; White titles on red paper covers . verse in FRENCH LANGUAGE and facing ENGLISH version.to enjoy Villon's own rhythms & rhymes.; 190pg pages; His fame surpasses that of any other medieval French lyricist in spite of the modest quantity, uneven quality, and often repellent subject-matter of his work. His poems are largely autobiographical, and are rich in their descriptions of thefts, fights, nocturnal prowling, imprisonment, and exile. However, as Barbara Sargent-Baur points out, when Villon's work is good, it is very good, indeed unforgettable. Seller Inventory # 133822
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